Why Your July 4th Cookout Costs More Than Ever

By Peter Reagan “It’s as American as apple pie.” We usually say that about things we love – baseball, fireworks, family gatherings. But lately, I’ve been wondering if inflation itself is becoming just as familiar. Because this year, something as simple as a Fourth of July cookout is starting to feel… different. Not dramatically different, and …

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